Friday, October 3, 2025
Oct 03, 2025•7 min
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Summary
The Rundown reports on Chicago's halt of the historic Damen Silos demolition due to dust concerns and former House Speaker Michael Madigan's rejected appeal to avoid prison. The episode also examines Chicago transit agencies' progress in reducing their fiscal shortfall and previews a new documentary about comedian John Candy's impact. Concluding, arts reporter Mike Davis interviews Chicago-born jazz singer Kurt Elling about his exciting new role as Hermes in the Broadway production of Hadestown.Episode description
The city of Chicago has halted the demolition of the historic Damen Silos over concerns about “excessive dust." Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is facing a setback in his bid to avoid prison while appealing his federal corruption convictions. Chicago area transit agencies have found some savings and a looming fiscal cliff isn’t as big as it used to be.
Plus, Chicago-born jazz singer Kurt Elling is starting a new adventure that is taking him to Broadway. WBEZ arts reporter Mike Davis spoke with Elling about his career.
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